I have gone back and forth trying to decide whether or not I should share my blog publicly or go private. I love the concept of blogging, it can be used for many wonderful and useful purposes. Although it has the tendency to mask reality and make it look as though one's life is perfect. I am here to make it known that my life is far from perfect. Everyone has adversity; it is unavoidable. The purpose of life is to learn to pull through the trials that are placed before us willingly and as happily as we can. I use this blog specifically for my family journal/scrapbook. Though my life is filled with difficulty and imperfection, I like to focus on the positive things that bring me joy and fulfillment. It has never been my intention to portray my life as pure bliss because it certainly is NOT!
When I posted that I was going private, people that I don't even know, left their e-mails with the nicest comments. The feelings of inadequacy, flooded me. I instantly felt like I had not portrayed the "real me", through this blog. The people who don't know me, just might have the wrong impression?! I am filled with imperfections... I have an imperfect marriage and imperfect children and anyone that knows me, knows that this is true! Thank you to all of you who had such nice things to say. It really made me reevaluate which way to go with my blog. Through much prayer and careful consideration, I have decided I will keep my blog open for the time being. I do love photography and don't mind sharing it with others, but more importantly... I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I love my Savior. I want others to know about my faith and the happiness and hope that it brings to me and my family. Without it, the role of motherhood would be much more difficult for me.
As you read our blog and you have the thought that we might have it all together
or that we might have the perfect life...we don't! Remember, the name of our blog is
"Imperfect Bliss"
and I chose that for a good reason.
~As usual, I can't post without a picture.... so here are some shots of our cute girl that I took over the weekend.
and it kills me that she is growing so fast and looking so mature!
12 comments:
Very well put, Tracey.
I go back and forth on the whole blog thing ....hence the inconsistency of my posting.
Very well put; I agree... blogs tend to shine light on the times of perfection, but I think we all know that - it's why tend to keep journals; to remember the good times! I will say, however, regardless of any other fact, you and Scott have to be great (not perfect, but GREAT) parents because you have 5 children who are THRIVING. Austin and Cooper are always trying find ways to become entrepreneurs. Taylor and Sophie are occupied with cheer and dance, and we can’t forget about the boys’ sports or piano, or any of the other extracurricular activities the Simas kids are involved in!! You all are working to helping others through whichever medium you can, whether it be through church or through scout activities. It’s refreshing to see, for sure. I am having a hard time getting my oldest son involved any ANYTHING – but I do get ideas from blogs like yours. I enjoy reading blogs when kids are my own children’s ages... the trials and triumphs are similar – I like to know if I am on track or if I have failed miserably! One last thought, I love the way you handle situations – You’ve always been clear and honest about it; through prayer and thought. Thank you for allowing us to share in your bliss; imperfect or otherwise.
I'm glad you decided to stay open. I think you have a lot to share with the world.
I too usually only write about the good stuff and leave out the angry mother, screaming wife days. It is just better that way! I'm amazed at how easy it is for some people to just open up and share all.
Love the photo's and the family! I just can't believe how long it has been since I have seen you all. It was Tiff's wedding. Your kids were tiny!
Yay...you are staying "open". I absolutely LOVE your honesty in this post. Thank you for that. Please keep the photos and inspiration coming!
Have a great night. Hope you can check out my blog sometime.
Becki
Tracey.... You are awesome, I love how involved your family is with eachother and with the community and schools. Just keep doing what you are doing, I have never read your blog and thought anything more than you are a great mom trying to raise 5 kids in this evil world we live in, and doing a darn good job. I have learned this past year that I want to surround myself with people who are positive and live in the real world, I believe you are and do.
Maybe people who are reading your blog and thinking you are portraying your family as perfect should not read your blog anymore.
Ilove you and your cute family. Some of the comments you have left for me, have on hard days got me through...thank you
I have always thought that you are a great mom. I love to hear how you handle situations with your older kids to get ideas for mine coming up behind them! Reality is, our bad days are nobody's business and if people want to judge us for only sharing the good let them judge!
yay you're staying "open" thank you! IMO our trials aften become our most sacred experiences and therefore, aren't always appropriate to share in blog fashion. i appreciate that you are real and inspiring at the same time. you & your blog are a blessing to many, thank you!
I am so excited to be able to continue to read your blog, be inspired by you, copy your lovely YW handouts and learn some new parenting tricks. Keep it comin! Your photography is fabulous! Thank you for inspiring me, making me laugh and helping me to cope with being a mom.
Thank you first of all for being YOU! We don't know each other but I have really enjoyed reading your blog, seeing your beautiful family, and most importantly feeling your love of our Heavenly Father. Your thoughts have helped me, a stranger, through difficult times. So thank you for being honest, not perfect, but trying to focus on the happy moments!!
Yay! As a reader who has never met you, I am so glad you've decided to stay public. Even though none of us have perfect lives, and we ALL have off days, I have gained SO much through reading blogs. I am a stay-at-home mom of five, and have started new traditions, tried some things, changed some things, all based on ideas I've gotten from other moms like you, whom I don't know. I have learned more from all of these moms, "in the trenches" as Shawni would say (for the record, I don't really know her either), than in any book. THAT is invaluable!
Thank you, from one imperfect mom to another!
I think it's great they you are staying public and putting yourself "out there." If you can be a good influence to others and continue to let others know of your faith, how is that bad? Blogs can be used for good things. You do a great job at bearing your testimony and focusing on the positive things in your life. If someone doesn't want to hear that, then they shouldn't read it!!! We all have trials and tribulations. We are judged on how we handle it. I admire you for the way you have handled yours. Thank you for always being a great example to me. You are such a great sister! Love you! xoxo
I'm just catching up on your blog... so glad you're not going private right now! I have the hardest times keeping up with my friends' blogs when they're private. Although I've toyed with the idea too, so I know where you're coming from! I love your pics- they're fabulous.
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